Gwinnett Water Resources provides high-quality drinking water to Gwinnett County residents. Water taken from Lake Lanier is processed by one of our two water production facilities, Shoal Creek Filter Plant or Lanier Filter Plant. After the filtration process, the water enters our distribution system of underground piping and storage tanks. Staff at all facilities continuously monitor and analyze water quality to ensure drinking water meets or exceeds all federal and state regulations for safety, based on the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Simply put, our water is safe to drink.
Water Quality at Home
The water produced in Gwinnett County is safe to drink directly from the tap and does not require boiling or filtering beforehand. Most issues with tap water originate in home plumbing systems. For example, black specks in the water are usually a sign of degrading internal plumbing. You can visit Resident Resources for information about what your responsibilities are as a homeowner.